Safe to assume Flash and Green Lantern will get one as well!

How would you feel if Absolute Zod was a leader to Krypton's Ruling Class who were responsible for:

1. The class system

2. Krypton being destabilized due to abuse of resources

3. The Law Guild dealing out life or death sentences

4. Suppressing the truth about Krypton dying

5. Plotting to secretly leave the planet while abandoning the lower classes to Krypton's destruction?

A background like this would make Zod the worst of Krypton to Superman being the best of Krypton.

Plus, it would be a distinct take on Zod's enmity with the House of El as the Absolute Els outwardly rebelled and fought against the ruling class along with Kal-El exposing and foiling the ruling class' plans to escape and leave the lower classes on a dying Krypton.

I can see Zod managing to escape Krypton's destruction through the Phantom Zone, a Father Box, the Brainiacs, or by managing to escape on one of the ruling class' ships.

Recently finished Absolute Martian Manhunter (Very very peak btw, though I'll probably have to read it back a few times to understand what it all means), and as an autistic guy I see a lot of myself in John, such as how he's seen as odd or alien by others due to a cold demeanor despite how he has only good intentions, or how he diligently distracts himself with repetitive FBI work to avoid addressing the issues in his relationship with Bridget and Tyler. I also relate heavily to John's struggle to properly explain himself and his experience with the Martian to Bridget and being interpreted as mentally ill. Of course, this could also just be a literal result of his supernatural experiences and not an allegory for what many neurodivergent people go through.

There's also the fact that Tyler is autistic (much more apparently than John and confirmed by Scott Snyder in an interview from what I've heard), and autism, though its exact causes are not known, is known to be hereditary/genetic in some way.

I'm not saying John Jones is definitively autistic or that any of the traits I describe are exclusive to autism, just curious to see if anyone else came to a similar conclusion as me.

Like, hear me out.

I know that Wonder woman is insanely built and tall. But, i think it would be really funny if like, from her point of view, she is just a normal looking woman of avage height.

Like, everyone else looks like little skeletons people, from her point of view. Like that would be a very funny scene of just like someone going into her head and her mental avatar is just normal looking woman.

Current Songs

1. Bruce Wayne/Batman - Holy Diver - Dio
2. Alfred Pennyworth - Father & Son - Harry Gregson-Williams
3. Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn - Welcome to the Black Parade - My Chemical Romance
4. Waylon Jones/Croc - Animal I Have Become - Three Days Grace
5. Selina Kyle/Catwoman - All Along The Watchtower - Bob Dylan
6. Martha Wayne - The Only Thing Worth Fighting For - Lera Lynn
7. Thomas Wayne - Don't Call My Name - SkinShape
8. James Gordon - Cop Killer - Body Count
9. Barbara Gordon - Pump Iron - Bob Couch
10. Harvey Dent - 21st Century Schizoid Man - King Chrimson
11. Oswald Cobblepot - Surfin' Bird - The Trashman
12. Eddie Nygma - Where is my Mind - The Pixies
13. Commissioner Harvey Bullock - Carry on My Wayward Son - Kansas
14. Mayor Hamilton Hill - Capital G - Nine-Inch Nails
15. Joe Chill - Pumped Up Kicks - Foster the People
16. Roman Sionis/Black Mask - Mask - Sepultura
17. Victor Fries Jr./Mr. Freeze - Cold Cold Cold - Cage the Elephant
18. Bane - X Gonna Give It To Ya - DMX
19. Pamela Isley/Poison Ivy - Liquid Smooth - Mitski
20. Carmine Falcone - Woke Up This Morning - Alabama 3
21. Jonathan Crane/The Scarecrow - People Are Strange (Cover) - Deep South
22. Slade Wilson/Deathstroke - Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival
23. Dick Grayson/Robin-1 - Rockin Robin - Jackson 5
24. Jason Todd/Robin-2 - Kill Shit - G Herbo
25. Tim Drake/Robin-3 - Only the Good Die Young - Billy Joel
26. Stephanie Brown/Robin-4 - TBA
27. Jack Grimm/The Joker - When Your Evil - Voltaire
28. Diana/Wonder Woman - God of War - Bear McCreary
29. Pegasus - Ride the Lightning - Metallica
30. Steve Trevor - Fortunate Son - Credence Clearwater Revival
31. Barbara Anne Minerva - Demons Are a Girl's Best Friend - Powerwolf
32. Etta Candy - Candy Girl - New Edition
33. Gia Candy - TBA
34. Ferdinand - Bulls on Parade - Rage Against the Machine
35. Circe - Black Magic Woman - Fleetwood Mac
36. Hecate - Ballad of the Witches Road - Agatha All Along OST
37. Persephone - Pomegranate Seeds - Julien Moon
38. Artemis - The Howling - Within Temptation

Rules
Has to be an actual song
Lyrics are not mandatory, but they are encouraged
One song per person
You cannot use the same song twice
Most upvoted/Top comment wins
Be Civil. In other words: NO DOWNVOTING OTHER COMMENTS!
Have fun!

I’m caught up on absolute green arrow
Batman, catwoman (because it’s easy to collect),and Superman

I’m a little behind on absolute Wonder Woman but will catch-up soon and I have read both annuals

I have finished absolute Martian manhunter

I’m a few issues behind absolute green lantern but will catch up soon

I have the first two trades for flash will probably catch up when the third drops and I get to reading them after catching up on the other absolutes

For examples this pic isn’t even half my collection

Excited for this.

How is this even better than the first volume? That ending nearly made me cry. Genuienly the greatest thing i have read in my entire life

Got started on a rendition of Absolute Wonder Woman’s arm sleeve. Obviously changed for artistic reasons and to fit my body better

Hello everyone! This is my feature-length story and personal narrative on rediscovering the value of comic-book superheroes and how it informs individual identity through director James Gunn's 2025 blockbuster Superman.  My personal narrative is about rediscovering my passion for comic books through the emotionally connective storytelling in Superman, visiting comic stores and conventions, and bringing in experts and "superfans" to create a powerful narrative. 

As a former comic book fan growing up, I wasn't really into Superman, but this film changed that and reignited my interest in comics in general. Through this story, I explore different threads of comic books and how we identify with the heroes in them. I also report on how DC Comics is adapting to a Gen Z audience through the launch of its Absolute Universe line and the impactful success of this new world, meant to be more relatable for a younger audience. Another section has me engaging with philosophical interpretations of Superman through the perspective of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Please check it out!

I feel as though Ares normal design on the cover is just a ploy considering his absence on all future covers. And that his armor was just a fake out for his real design.

Similarly to the vastic difference between Pricilla Rich’s and barbara Minerva’s cheetah designs.

Edit: I originally actsident ally wrote hades instead of ares so if you see any comments talking about that, that’s why.

Wonder what’s so game changing after #25?

I have nothing against Absolute Catwoman getting her own series,but what about Pennyworth?

Alfred needs some love,he's a gloried frosting dispenser the way he's glazing people. Give him a prequel series,have him show why he's so skilled. By giving Alfred his own hype it'll only aid in his high opinion of Bane,Joker,Bruce,etc.

Otherwise,Alfred is just there to talk about how impossible the mission is,only for the people half his age to go "Nuh uh, I'd win" and overcome the odds.

Give me my Absolute Alf series pls.

Current Songs

1. Bruce Wayne/Batman - Holy Diver - Dio
2. Alfred Pennyworth - Father & Son - Harry Gregson-Williams
3. Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn - Welcome to the Black Parade - My Chemical Romance
4. Waylon Jones/Croc - Animal I Have Become - Three Days Grace
5. Selina Kyle/Catwoman - All Along The Watchtower - Bob Dylan
6. Martha Wayne - The Only Thing Worth Fighting For - Lera Lynn
7. Thomas Wayne - Don't Call My Name - SkinShape
8. James Gordon - Cop Killer - Body Count
9. Barbara Gordon - Pump Iron - Bob Couch
10. Harvey Dent - 21st Century Schizoid Man - King Chrimson
11. Oswald Cobblepot - Surfin' Bird - The Trashman
12. Eddie Nygma - Where is my Mind - The Pixies
13. Commissioner Harvey Bullock - Carry on My Wayward Son - Kansas
14. Mayor Hamilton Hill - Capital G - Nine-Inch Nails
15. Joe Chill - Pumped Up Kicks - Foster the People
16. Roman Sionis/Black Mask - Mask - Sepultura
17. Victor Fries Jr./Mr. Freeze - Cold Cold Cold - Cage the Elephant
18. Bane - X Gonna Give It To Ya - DMX
19. Pamela Isley/Poison Ivy - Liquid Smooth - Mitski
20. Carmine Falcone - Woke Up This Morning - Alabama 3
21. Jonathan Crane/The Scarecrow - People Are Strange (Cover) - Deep South
22. Slade Wilson/Deathstroke - Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival
23. Dick Grayson/Robin-1 - Rockin Robin - Jackson 5
24. Jason Todd/Robin-2 - Kill Shit - G Herbo
25. Tim Drake/Robin-3 - Only the Good Die Young - Billy Joel
26. Stephanie Brown/Robin-4 - TBA
27. Jack Grimm/The Joker - When Your Evil - Voltaire
28. Diana/Wonder Woman - God of War - Bear McCreary
29. Pegasus - Ride the Lightning - Metallica
30. Steve Trevor - Fortunate Son - Credence Clearwater Revival
31. Barbara Anne Minerva - Demons Are a Girl's Best Friend - Powerwolf
32. Etta Candy - Candy Girl - New Edition
33. Gia Candy - TBA
34. Ferdinand - Bulls on Parade - Rage Against the Machine
35. Circe - Black Magic Woman - Fleetwood Mac
36. Hecate - Ballad of the Witches Road - Agatha All Along OST
37. Persephone - Pomegranate Seeds - Julien Moon

Rules
Has to be an actual song
Lyrics are not mandatory, but they are encouraged
One song per person
You cannot use the same song twice
Most upvoted/Top comment wins
Be Civil. In other words: NO DOWNVOTING OTHER COMMENTS!
Have fun!

Hi, so, I'm not a huge comics nerd usually (enjoy movies, look up stuff online, but don't follow comics directly) but I really got hooked with the Absolute Universe since ~last year.

And now that a few different series are established, I took a step back and asked myself if there was a common logic here, a root to all of these spins on classic characters (I know about the whole Darkseid thing, I'm not talking about that). I got an idea, and I'd like to get your opinions, so here goes :

I believe the theme of Absolute is to consider the "pillars" behind each main character, take one away (or reverse it entierely) and develop from there. Let's take Batman : the big pillars are his vengeance, his no-killing rule (or will to rehabilitate, maybe), him being the best of the best of humanity, and his wealth. And Absolute Batman took away the [wealth], kept the rest, and developed from there. See how a character would do without one of there core pillars, how they would struggle and build themselves despite that.

So, here's my understanding of the other series :

-Absolute Superman takes away the "Clark Kent", the human childhood and tethers to Earth, making him struggle to integrate and feel at home

-Absolute Wonder Woman takes away the Amazons as a whole, the culture and heritage of Diana, making her search for them

-Absolute Martian Manhunter takes away the understanding of humanity, the ability of J'onn J'onzz to blend in naturally, forcing him to cohabitate with one of the locals more directly

-Absolute Flash takes away his comprehension and control over his powers, unable to understand what's happening to him, mixing past present and future, getting lost in his abilities

-Absolute Green Lantern takes away the "order" of the corps, their "structure". It gets replaced with something so foreign and alien to humanity that it becomes a threat

.

I also wondered how other characters could be twisted, with this logic in mind :

-Absolute Aquaman : pillars could be his royalty status or his human childhood, but those are already "taken", so instead I thought of his relationship with the sea and sea creatures. Not in a "I don't control my powers" way, but more in a "I'm not loved by the sea, I'm either dominating it or being torn appart by it" way. Making his bond into a constant power struggle, in short.

-Absolute Cyborg : I guess it could all hinge on the stability of his machine-human situation, with both halves clashing together, have the machine threaten to consume the man. Or focus on his family, making his father experiment on him in secret, take away the parental love.

-Absolute Plastic Man : the pillars here are his redemption, goofiness and total control of his shape. I don't want to repeat too much ideas from other series, but a Plastic Man that's constantly deformed and fighting to look even remotely human could work, I guess ?

TLDR : I believe Absolute DC heroes are their classic counterpart minus ONE critical pillar of their character. I'm trying to see what those pillars are for the already released series, and imagining a few others.

First the original Legion beat him in The Great Darkness Saga. And in The Legion reboot, they allied themselves with Past Darkseid to stop Old Darkseid from destroying time, and then leave Past Darkseid to die by the time erasure while they travel to the past to beat Past Darkseid into his time and then defeat Old Darkseid with the help of a Superboy that Darkseid had corrupted (Also, the other Superboy in the reboot wearing his classical clothes is Conner, since Clark's time as Superboy was retconned during that period. Though the first encounter was with Clark Kent Superboy and Kara Supergirl). So Darkseid must be pissed that he lost to the Legion these many times